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~ (Author), Patricia M. Howard (Illustrator) "Styles overlapped in the market due to new styles appearing at the end of one period while older styles continued to appear at the lower..." (more)
Key Phrases: design period dating, tab draperies, equals yardage, Visual Index, Cornice Box, Gathered Valance (more...)
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"Finally, a well organized easy-to-use book on window treatments. -- Joy A Gilbert, Interior Designer

Endless combinations and imaginative schemes are portrayed by fusing tops, tiers, draperies, miniblinds and shades to create fanciful decorative motifs -- Home Textiles Today


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To help you achieve you own perfect window treatment is the goal of The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions. The uniqueness--and success--of this book lies combining the presentation of 1000 illustrations with a truly encyclopedic display of window treatments. Whether a budget is lavish or modest, this book offers the optimum number of choices in an individual design situation.

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  • Paperback: 226 pages
  • Publisher: Charles Randall Inc; 5th edition (April 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1890379034
  • ISBN-13: 978-1890379032
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #315,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea Book for Window Treatments, March 10, 2006
This fifth edition has all the sketches in color. Just to give you an idea of how comprehensive this is, there are 19 pages showing valances, with five per page. I love this book, as it really opened our minds to the variety of styles available for windows. No more boring windows.
There's even a section for draperies, swags and valances used with beds.
I particularly liked the section "Windows With a Challenge" that showed solutions for such issues as an air conditioner in a double-hung window or dealing with arched top windows.
This has two index sections in the back. One is the usual word index and the other is a 38 page visual index showing the windows in black-and-white thumbnail sketches.
It's terrific, not just for professional decorators, but for all individuals wanting a new look for their home.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Interior Designer Reccomended!, July 14, 2000
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I have seen the 3rd edition of this encyclopedia. It was a fabulous reference guide. It is NOT for people who are making curtains themselves, but for those who wish to update the look of their window treatments. As an Inderior Designer, I reccomend this book as a reference guide to many styles of window treatments.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture guide for window treatment styles, June 8, 2000
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WINDOW FASHIONS: 1000 DECORATING IDEAS FOR WINDOWS, BEDDING AND ACCESSORIES is a wonderful picture reference guide for designers when planning a room. It is an easy way to locate the perfect window treatment you are searching for to complete a room and to show the customer an idea of the finished product. It has many types of styles in each category of fabric window treatment and includes many kinds of pillows, bed coverings, etc.. This book includes more styles than I have seen anywhere in any one book. It is wonderful if you are looking for drawings of many, many, many kinds of window treatments.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for home decorators
My local fabric store had this book, and after looking over the first few pages, I knew I had to have it in my personal library. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leslie Wood

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Designing Window Treatments
If you do window design, sewing and upholstery, this a must to have in your library.
Published on November 1, 2007 by Pamela M. White

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
This book gives you a wealth of knowledge and ideas. There are no "how to's" in the book however, so if you need sewing directions, you will need another reference. Read more
Published on February 19, 2007 by Donna J. Moberg

4.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of Windows Fashions
Found this book very informative illustrative hence beneficial in my work . Thanks much
Austin
Published on January 10, 2007 by Austin Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars The 'bible' of window treatments...
As an interior decorating shop, this book is an integral part of our work station. It helps us with practically every custom job we fabricate. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Tillie Pharfinkel

5.0 out of 5 stars My comment is about the third edition (ISBN 0962473626)
Spiral-bound, ALL in color, ALL illustrations in full color. Beautiful book, and very easy to use, with the tabs it has that open it to the specific chapter I want. Read more
Published on December 31, 2006 by open ears

3.0 out of 5 stars Picture guide--okay but not complete
This is a book of window treatment sketches. Unfortunately, it is far from complete and lacks many styles. Read more
Published on December 10, 2005 by Designing Window Treatments

4.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of Window Fashions
This book has great ideas and beautiful pictures and drawings. It is, however a little outdated in my opinion. Read more
Published on September 1, 2005 by C. Buck

5.0 out of 5 stars EASY TO GRASP!
I often see beautiful decorating books but as soon as i put it down I realize I did not absorb anything No so with this book!One page has tie backs One page has cornices. Read more
Published on March 3, 2004 by L. Maupin

5.0 out of 5 stars Over 1000 decorating ideas
Blending current, popular styles with extraordinary new approaches, the fifth edition of The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions is a must have for designers, from beginner to... Read more
Published on July 17, 2003 by Melanie Bysouth, Editor-in-Chief

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